Alibi
/ˈælɪbaɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, took place.
The defendant provided an alibi proving he was at a different location during the robbery.
Forms
- alibis
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Commentary
An alibi must be supported by credible evidence to be effective in legal proceedings.
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